Character Quote by Albert Camus
““Out with it, Tarrou! What on earth prompted you to take a hand in this?” “I don’t know. My code of morals, perhaps.” “Your code of morals? What code?” “Comprehension.” Camus, Albert (2012-08-08). The Plague (Vintage International) (Kindle Locations 1767-1769). Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Plague, 1947
Moral codes drive actions amid crisis; characters question motives and ethical foundations.
In simple terms: Morals guide actions in crises.
Key Takeaway
Examine your personal code.
Themes
morality
crisis
identity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- medical emergencies
- political upheaval
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your guiding moral code?
- How does crisis test your ethics?
A Different Perspective
Moral certainty can be ambiguous.
